December weather forecast
McSherrystown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). McSherrystown records an average nighttime low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In McSherrystown, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In McSherrystown, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in McSherrystown, there are 133.6 rainfall days, and 17.52" (445mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In McSherrystown, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in McSherrystown, records 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In McSherrystown, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does McSherrystown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in McSherrystown?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McSherrystown, PA

Average temperature in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
McSherrystown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
McSherrystown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - McSherrystown, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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